Karen Spence

3835 Ridge Point Drive Suwanee Georgia 30024 - 678-907-1611

kmspence116@att.net

Professional Experience

Silverpeak Real Estate Partners – Atlanta, Georgia July 2012 – June 2020
Executive Assistant/Office Manager: Executive Assistant to Managing Director, administrative
assistant to office executives, general office management and light accounting duties.
• Perform high-level and confidential administrative support for senior managers
• Coordinate travel for all team members to include national travel for partners as needed
• Process and oversee payment of complex expense reports Atlanta team
• Handle payment and tracking of Atlanta Accounts Payable invoices and oversee vendor files
• Process UK Accounts Payable, maintain vendor files, expenditure spreadsheets, and process expense
reports
• Set up and maintain security key card entry into suite
• Establish core code numbers for tracking deals
• Reconcile corporate credit cards
• Perform office manager duties such as ordering supplies, coordinating equipment leases and repair,
mailing and shipping, IT liaison with New York office, and handling of special projects such as office
remodel and relocation
• Liaise with New York office for onboarding new hires and offboarding leavers (HR paperwork, network
access, etc.)
• Oversee and maintain contract data bases for US and UK offices
• Provide HR support with benefits, claims management and resolution, and vetting of new plans
• Provide IT support by monitoring and maintaining IT room, liaise with offsite techs to troubleshoot
problems with computer systems and network, assist with mapping of desktops and phones
• Provide administrative support on special projects as requested

Restoration Church of God MMO/Preschool – Roswell, Georgia January 1999 – May 2007
Lead & Co-Teacher: Performed in lead and co-teacher roles for ages 6 weeks through 3 years
• Submitted weekly lesson plans and prepared and arranged pre-class materials
• Developed a well-managed, child-oriented learning curriculum
• Taught children through structured play, developing a child’s curiosity and knowledge
• Built and maintained relationships with parents
• Ensured the health, safety and well-being of the children
• Provided early intervention screening
• Completed all administrative paperwork and maintained pupil attendance records
• Maintained the appearance and décor of the classroom
• Abided by all local regulations and safety protocols
 Karen Spence
3835 Ridge Point Drive Suwanee Ga 30024 - 678-907-1611
kmspence116@att.net

BBDO Advertising – Atlanta, Georgia August 1995 – September 1997

Executive Assistant: Executive Assistant to Senior Vice Presidents on the Delta Air Lines account.
• Provided administrative assistance to account team members as needed.
• Performed high-level and confidential administrative support for Senior Executive Vice Presidents
• Created and maintained system to track competitors’ print ads regionally and nationally
• Created detailed PowerPoint presentations
• Processed payment of expense reports
• Liaised between various departments to monitor project completion status
• Coordinated travel for all team members
• Performed administrative duties such as answering phones, coordinating meetings and maintaining of
project files

Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Education
University of Georgia September 1987 – February 1990

References
Upon Request